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Three injuries, no deaths on Day 5 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Three injuries, no deaths on Day 5 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials reportedjust three road accidents resulting in three people injured during Day 5 of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign yesterday (Apr 15).
Security stepped up after attacks in South
Security stepped up after attacks in South
SONGKHLA: Authorities have tightened security in Hat Yai and Sadao districts of Songkhla following a series of bomb and shooting attacks along rail routes in the three southernmost provinces.
Haaland at the double as City heap pressure on Arsenal, Villa extend streak
Haaland at the double as City heap pressure on Arsenal, Villa extend streak
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland equalled the Premier League record for goals in a 38-game season yesterday (Apr 15) as Manchester City closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to just three points after a day of drama in the top-four race.
Phuket Opinion: Stymied by a new idea
Phuket Opinion: Stymied by a new idea
PHUKET: The debate over whether the floating party barge ‘Yona Beach Club’ should be approved or not continues, but what cannot be debated is how unfairly the operator of the party barge has been treated by being led on a merry dance by officials.
TAT optimistic about reaching long-haul market target
TAT optimistic about reaching long-haul market target
BANGKOK: Stronger air traffic in the summer, with a projection of more than 98,000 flights, should help each long-haul market to exceed 1 million visitors by the end of this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Man City target perfect 10, Villa’s rise meets Newcastle test
Man City target perfect 10, Villa’s rise meets Newcastle test
FOOTBALL: Manchester City are turning up the heat on Arsenal in the Premier League title race as Pep Guardiola’s men target a 10th consecutive win when lowly Leicester visit the Etihad today (Apr 15).
Police weed out illegal cannabis sellers
Police weed out illegal cannabis sellers
PHUKET: Officials have arrested a man in Patong who was producing and distributing cannabis related products illegally, warning that harsh punishments will be enforced on anyone operating similarly without the appropriate licence.
Sam Raimi still original with ‘65’
Sam Raimi still original with ‘65’
One of the most unusual films to surface in 2023 just happens to be one of the most creative action films that we have seen in recent years. 65 is basically a film that was made out of necessity. Even during a global pandemic it is difficult to keep good producers like Sam Raimi (Spider-Man) from wanting to let his creative juices flow.
Japanese PM safe after ‘smoke bomb’ at speech
Japanese PM safe after ‘smoke bomb’ at speech
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated from a port in Wakayama after a blast was heard, but he was unharmed in the incident, local media reported this morning (Apr 15).
One death, 11 injured on Day 4 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
One death, 11 injured on Day 4 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials reportednine road accidents that resulted in one death and 11 people injured during Day 4 of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign yesterday (Apr 14).
No fooling around at the Fight Circus
No fooling around at the Fight Circus
MMA: With Phuket becoming a major hub of combat sports, from Muay Thai to MMA and bareknuckle boxing, it was only a matter of time before it would all be flipped on its head.
Nationwide Songkran road accidents claim 114 lives
Nationwide Songkran road accidents claim 114 lives
BANGKOK: Road accidents during the Songkran long holiday have claimed 114 lives and injured 1,064 people nationwide, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Two suspects arrested on drug charges in Chalong
Two suspects arrested on drug charges in Chalong
PHUKET: Chalong Police arrested two men in their area of responsibility today (Apr 14) after they were spotted leaving a “drug epidemic area” and then attempted to avoid a search by officers on Wiset Rd.
Police warn Songkran revellers against impetuous celebrations 
Police warn Songkran revellers against impetuous celebrations 
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police has issued a warning for local residents and tourists planning to continue their Songkran celebrations after the main events yesterday (Apr 13). People have been reminded of fines and jail terms for specific festival-related actions which can be considered criminal offenses not tolerated as they could be the day before.
Bangkok woman reported missing in Phuket
Bangkok woman reported missing in Phuket
PHUKET: A sister of a 27-year-old Thai woman on a trip from Bangkok to Phuket is appealing for help in tracking down Vannapa Bamrab, who has been missing since Tuesday (Apr 11).
Thai women win Asean Rugby Sevens championship
Thai women win Asean Rugby Sevens championship
RUGBY: Thailand’s women rugby team won the Southeast Asian (SEA) Sevens tournament in Singapore last weekend after they defeated the hosts in their own back yard 22-7.
Hotel kitchen worker stabbed by co-worker, dies in Cherng Talay
Hotel kitchen worker stabbed by co-worker, dies in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: Police are investigating what led to a kitchen porter being fatally stabbed by a co-worker in the car park of a well-known hotel in Cherng Talay yesterday (Apr 13).
Seven injured, no deaths on Day 3 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Seven injured, no deaths on Day 3 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket suffered only seven road accidents that resulted in seven people injured but no deaths during the 24 hours of Songkran Day, Apr 13, marking Day 3 of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign, according to the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket).
Gender equality inevitable in F1, says Red Bull chief Horner
Gender equality inevitable in F1, says Red Bull chief Horner
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull chief Christian Horner says it was inevitable that gender equality would reach Formula One amid reports that a team employing an equal split between men and women was looking to enter the sport.
Phuket revellers turn out for Songkran
Phuket revellers turn out for Songkran
PHUKET:  For the first time in three years tens of thousands of people turned out to enjoy Songkran on the streets across Phuket yesterday (Apr 13).